News from March 2023
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility president on 'largest property tax break in Texas history': 'We ask the Texas Legislature to come through for Texas taxpayers this legislative session'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Mar 31, 2023
Leading into the 88th Texas Legislative Session, the Texas Comptroller announced a surplus of $32.7 billion, leaving lawmakers to deliberate over the allocation of the surplus funds. Gov. Greg Abbott made alleviating property taxes a top priority in his State of the State Address, calling for record-breaking property tax cuts. On March 22, the Senate announced it had approved $16.5 billion worth of tax cuts, unanimously passing three property tax relief proposals prioritized by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The target for both the House and Senate appeared to have been and be around $15 billion of which encompasses past tax relief, tax compression and increasing the homestead exemption.
Abbott at Parent Empowerment Night: 'Our country is premised on freedom, and that freedom as it concerns raising children rests the most in parents'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Mar 30, 2023
During a Parent Empowerment Night held at Brazos Christian School in Bryan, Gov. Greg Abbott highlighted the importance of a parent's right to choose the best education for their children.
Abbott introduces anti-gang center In Laredo, as ‘safe communities promote robust business’
By Lone Star Standard Report | Mar 30, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott inaugurated the Laredo Police Department’s new Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Laredo.
Texas collects $16 billion million in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q4
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 30, 2023
Texas collected $16 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Abbott: 'The Texas Film Commission has attracted $1.95 billion in local spending and created more than 183,000 production jobs across the state from 2007 to 2022'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Mar 29, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced the creation of the Film Friendly Texas Workshop in a press release published by the Office of the Texas Governor on Tuesday
Abbott: ‘We will keep Texas the number one state in the nation for economic development and job creation’
By Lone Star Standard Report | Mar 29, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott recently shed light on legislative policies intended to maintain Texas’ thriving economy.
Death expectancy exceeds death count in Texas during week ending March 11
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 29, 2023
Texas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Senator skeptical of Chapter 313 renewal as Abbott calls for 'new economic development tools' support
By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 28, 2023
In his State of the State address, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) called for the introduction of new economic development tools in this legislative session, according to the Lone Star Standard.
People who sleep poorly may not realize that the issue is connected to their sinus problems
By Lone Star Standard Report | Mar 28, 2023
Chronic sinusitis can cause poor-quality sleep, which can lead to other negative health consequences.
End of life: Texas deaths during week ending March 4 did not exceed death expectancy
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 28, 2023
Texas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
University of Houston student on rally for more mental health resources: 'I've just been really embarrassed with the way the university has decided to approach and handle things'
By John Suayan | Mar 27, 2023
The second on-campus death at the University of Houston (UH) this semester has prompted students to demand changes from the administration, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Paxton on legality of school choice: 'Texas parents should have the right to choose the best school for their kids'
By John Suayan | Mar 27, 2023
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that asserts the legality of school choice in the Lone Star State, per a press release from his office.
Texas: 783 Hispanic lives lost in week ending March 4
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2023
There were 783 Hispanic people who died in Texas in the week ending March 4, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Week ending March 11 could be deadliest for people age 25 and younger in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 23, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 55 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending March 11.
“GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE LEGAL OPINION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 21
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 23, 2023
“GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE LEGAL OPINION“ was published in the Senate section on pages S853-S856 on March 21
The Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College announces the upcoming exhibit “Currency During Wartime as Art & as Artifacts”
By Lone Star Standard reports | Mar 23, 2023
The Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College presents the exhibit “Currency During Wartime as Art & as Artifacts,” opening March 27, 2023.
The application deadline for the Hill College LVN and paramedic transition to associate’s degree in nursing is April 1, 2023
By Lone Star Standard reports | Mar 23, 2023
Registration for the summer session of the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and paramedic transition to an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) program for the 2022–2023 academic year at Hill College is open.
Hill College to host the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Southern region championship on March 31 through April 1
By Lone Star Standard reports | Mar 23, 2023
Hill College will host the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern region rodeo on March 31–April 1, 2023, at the Hill College Rodeo Grounds. The event is part of a four-circuit tour for the Southern region championship.
Texas: 1228 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending March 11
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 22, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1228 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending March 11.
Texas state senator calls bill a 'good start' to ensure Texas grid fairness
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 22, 2023
Texas state Sen. Bob Hall wants Texas to correct its energy marketplace before more problems arise.
